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Crowley's Ridge College Softball

Crowley's Ridge College (CRC) · Paragould, Arkansas · Private nonprofit university

Graduation rate36%finish within six years
Undergraduates241Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty10 : 1students per instructor
Average net price$17,266per year after aid
Coaches

Crowley's Ridge College Softball coaches

Coaches at Crowley's Ridge College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Crowley's Ridge College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NAIA
Conference
American Midwest Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
crcpioneers.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Bible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, OtherElementary Education and TeachingGeneral StudiesMarketing/Marketing Management, GeneralPhysical Education Teaching and CoachingSport and Fitness Administration/Management
Student-to-faculty
10 : 1
Graduation rate
36% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$14,700
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,266
Campus

Where it is

Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould.

Location
Paragould, Arkansas
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Churches of Christ
Time zone
Central
Website
crc.edu
Overview

About Crowley's Ridge College Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Ryan Hargrove, the Head Coach, leads the Crowley's Ridge College Softball staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Crowley's Ridge College (CRC) competes in NAIA Softball as a member of the American Midwest Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Crowley's Ridge College is a small private school in Paragould, Arkansas with 241 undergraduates and an average net price of $17,266 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Crowley's Ridge College Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Ryan Hargrove, the Head Coach and Avery Price, the Assistant Coach. Crowley's Ridge College has 2 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Ryan can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Crowley's Ridge College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

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Questions

Crowley's Ridge College Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Crowley's Ridge College NAIA?

Yes. Crowley's Ridge College competes in NAIA Softball, in the American Midwest Conference.

Is Crowley's Ridge College public or private?

Crowley's Ridge College is a private nonprofit school in Paragould, Arkansas.

What conference is Crowley's Ridge College Softball in?

The American Midwest Conference.

Does Crowley's Ridge College offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

Crowley's Ridge College competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Crowley's Ridge College Softball have?

2 coaches, led by Ryan Hargrove, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Crowley's Ridge College Softball?

Ryan Hargrove is the Head Coach.

When can Crowley's Ridge College Softball coaches contact recruits?

NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Crowley's Ridge College Softball?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Crowley's Ridge College cost?

In-state tuition is $14,700 and out-of-state tuition is $14,700 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,266.

How do I contact the Crowley's Ridge College Softball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified October 2026